Russia’s Foreign Policy Challenges

President Trump’s August 21 speech infuriated Pakistan by accusing it of supporting terrorism and undermining US efforts in the region. Following the speech, Russia became one of the first few countries to rush to Pakistan’s defense. A senior foreign office official told The Express Tribune that Russia only stepped up upon Pakistan’s request. Shortly after, Pakistan put off the visit of a US delegation led by acting representative of US on Afghanistan & Pakistan, Alice Wells. Since then Pakistan has made efforts to enhance relations with Russia; Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa will be visiting Russia in the first week of October.

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